Bound over for voluntary manslaughter in Clarke County
Yesterday Judge F W Lucas ordered Ed Jackson, colored, held in $1000 bond for the next Clarke Superior court session to answer to the charge of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Jim Bown, colored. The evidence failed to show murder but warranted the committal for trial. Jackson could not post bond and remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W Lucas
Ed Jackson
Jackson
Jim Bown
George O. Thomas
Howard
Clarke Superior Court
Ordering supplies for the new road project
Workmen repair the Carnesville to Athens electric road bed while H Van Wey, financial rep, returns from New York to oversee equipment purchases. Progress is slow in winter but will accelerate once Prismagognes is ready. The firm plans to use water power from the Hadeon river near F's. Lamar to drive the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnesville
Athens
H. van Wey
Oaroesville
New York
Hadeon River
F's. Lamar
Drawing Plans for the New Chemistry Building
Prof. O. M. Straban has begun drawing plans for the new Chemistry building on campus. The board of trustees will review the plans once completed, then construction starts. Workmen clear debris from the old building and prepare interior walls using salvaged bricks. University aims to have the building ready for occupancy by next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Straban
Board of Trustees
Prominent Resident Protests Park Walkways
A city lady protests foot traffic in the Broad Street park harming grass and paths. She urges pedestrians to respect park upkeep and refrain from walking across the grassy areas. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for catarrh in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
College Avenue
Gifts distributed generously at East Athens Night School
Yesterday at the East Athens Night School cottage a large gift distribution aided the poor replacing the traditional Christmas tree. Principal Louie Lane oversaw the fair distribution as townspeople donated items and over one hundred dollars was spent on purchases. More than two hundred families benefited and recipients expressed deep gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Athens Night School
Athena
East Athens
Mists Louie Lane
Ecorca
E. H. Cooley Appointed Stenographer for Northeastern Circuit
Mr. E. H. Cooley of this city will soon move to Cleveland White county to serve as stenographer for the Northeastern circuit reporting to Judge Kimsey. He will cover several murder cases pending in Rabon county and leaves Athens amid strong support from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Cooley
Cleveland
White County
Internal Revenue Raids Grow Less
The internal revenue raids in the state section have been greatly reduced. Judge Kinnebrew testifies business in his court has almost passed away, though he had two cases yesterday. Melvin Ecerson of Walton county and Jesse Jones, a white man from the same county, were given preliminary trials, bonded, and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnebrew
Melvin E Cerson
Walton County
Jesse Jones
Teen Arrested After Rock Throwing on Thomas Street
Cart Field a Black boy was arrested yesterday for throwing rocks on Thomas Street near a woman passerby. Mayor Rhodes imposed a ten dollar fine which Field failed to pay, leading to detention in the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart Field
Thomas Street
Field
Rhodes
Normal School Reopens After Christmas Break
The State Normal School reopened yesterday after a two week Christmas holiday. Most students returned to studios and many new students arrived from various regions to begin courses. The school is crowded and cannot admit more under any circumstances. Faculty ready for hard work. students resolved to dedicate months of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Barr Io Elected Pres. of Seaboard
New York Dec 83 At Seaboard Air Line directors meeting J Skelton Williams resigned as president and Vice President Barr was elected president and general manager. Williams became chairman of the board and Barr succeeds as chief executive with others named to board and staff roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seaboard Air Line
J. Skelton Williams
Barr
Williams
Williame
T. F. Ryan
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
J. A. Blair
J . Wiliams
J B. Dennis
B. F. Yoakam
D. Warf
Maldrim
D. O. Portous
T. W. Boby
Mr. Barr
Seaboard
Vanderbilt fs Arranged Schedule for 1904 Season
Nashville Tenn December. C C Green to manage Vanderbilt football in 1904 lists several strong opponents. A game with Washington University St Louis will be at the World’s Fair athletic field in October, date to be set. Cumberland University Lebanon is booked and other regulars Swanee Georgia Alabama and Tennessee appear on the slate. A trip to Austin Texas is unlikely due to student opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
C. C. Green
Vanderbilt
Bowns
Washington University
8. Louis
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Strents
Cumberland
Swannee
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Austin
Tex
Texas
Reity
Stable Quality Flourishes from Clifton Wheat Trade
The text touts winter wheat named Clifton as the best with constant high standards of parity and excellence. It emphasizes consistent quality with every sack, praising Wu's old cash groceries as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Roll of Clarke Oconee County Confederate Veterans Nears Finish
Judge Albert L. Mitchell has nearly completed a corrected roster of Clarke and former Clarke county soldiers who served with the Confederate armies. The roll includes each man’s brigade and company, wound or death status, and whether still living. The compilation will be enrolled in a special book and filed at the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Mitchell
Clarke County
Oconee County
Rqarat
Ahenna
County Court House
Crane resigns from Hodgson Cotton and J R King Co
Mr J R Crane resigns after many years with Hodgson Cotton Company and J R King & Co. Resignation to take effect January 10. He will remain a citizen of Athens and a successor has not yet been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crane
Hodgson Cotton Company
J. R. King & Co
Crane
Athens
Christmas specials from Wingfield Grocery offer baked goods
An OCR fragment promotes Clifton flour and heat bread cake and pastry for the holidays from Wingfield Oshh Grocery promising tested quality. It urges readers to order next time they wed flour and bake for Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Wingfield Ossh Grocery
All Negro Troops to Be Disbanded in Georgia
An executive meeting of the military reform association of Georgia in Savannah plans to frame a bill for the state advisory board to disband all negro troops in Georgia. The move has broad support from white officers and opposes national reserve formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste
Military Cfiltern Association of Georgia
Savannah
State Advisory Board
Longman & Martinez Paints Promote Durable House Paints
A vintage advertisement touts Longman & Martinez paints as cost effective for homes. It claims liberal quantities at low cost, advising mixing eight gallons of paint with six gallons of linseed oil to yield fourteen gallons. The text promises long lasting results, saying houses stay fresh for up to eighteen years. Dosler & Co. distributes these paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Longman & Martinez
Dosler & Co
Fire escapes near completion at Winnie Davis Hall
Workers from Athens Foundry and Machine Works finish installing the fire escapes at Winnie Davis Memorial Hall. The last ladder will be put in place today making the dormitory safe for students in case of fire.
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Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
Heiress Ethel Rovelle Vanishes Believed Kidnapped
Meridian Mississippi report states heiress Ethel Rovelle missing since last week after leaving her aunt’s West End home. Police and relatives fear abduction tied to will requiring marriage to inherit an estate valued at eight million dollars.
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Mise Rovelle
Meridian
Mise
Wasa
Mies
Dec
Polie
Ethel Rovelle
Misa Rovelle
West End
Birmingham
J. M. Huskey
Minerva Benford
Denver
Colo
Cops raid Savannah policy joints as lookouts warn
Police shut four policy lottery dens in Savannah with many operators and patrons seized. Vigilant lookouts on wheels warned detectives, causing scattered arrests while two murder cases surfaced in Alabama and New York actress Mary Anderson returns after 15 years on stage in London charity appearance.
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Savannah
New York
Mary Anderson
Madame de Navarro
London
People’s Palace
East End
Bernard ‘Vaughan
Tennessee Building Awarded for World’s Fair
The contract to erect the Tennessee building at the world’s fair was awarded for 18000 dollars. The structure will reproduce The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s Nashville home, and will stand on the hill south of the Temple of Fraternity in St. Louis.
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Tennessee
St. Louis
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Temple of Fraternity
New Paint Claims Long Life and Low Use
An ad touts a major paint product claiming fewer gallons needed and longer wear. It markets the paint as lasting twice as long as lead and zinc mixtures, marketed as the country’s best selling paint for 149 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocete Lem
United States
Devos Lead
Far East Tensions Rise Amid War Cloud Forecasts
From St. Petersburg reports, editors debate a potential Far East war as Russia may yield to Japan’s demands. Novoe Vremya hints at war possibilities while Novoe Vremya remains hopeful for a peaceful settlement, with Russia asserting its resolve and readiness to wait events.
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Russia
Japan
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Novoe Vremeya
Far East
Foussia
Russla
Rusela
Hopeful view taken Russia may grant Japan's request
Berlin reports to the foreign office that war is unlikely in the Far East. Russian ambassador Osten-Sacken notes Japan expects Russia to yield while London and Paris recount cautious diplomacy, with observers undecided on a broader conflict.
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Russia
Japan
Berlin
Foreign Office
Frank C. Lascelles
Rusaiai
Baron von Osten-Sacken
Far
Vladivostock
Cologne Gazette
Uoresns
Corea
Rusola
Railroad Employes Fight with Tramps Near Morgan City
A gang of negro tramps attacked a freight train on the Southern Pacific near Morgan City. Two trainmen, B. S. Cooper and F. C. Watcher, were fatally wounded and several tramps were captured after railroad employees opened fire to prevent lootings. The attackers were driven off and some arrested at Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railroad
Morgan City
Raiload
B. S. Cooper
F. C. Watcher
Frankin
Broadway Orchestra Seats Cut From Two to One Fifty
The Manhattan theater plans a price drop next Monday cutting orchestra seats from $2 to $1.50. Broadway managers express excitement and mixed expectations as patronage fell this season. The Manhattan proprietor leads the Independent syndicate and believes the public will accept the reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan Theater
Alt Nation
Tig
The
Manhattan
Smallpox Situation Assumes Calm in Gordon Georgia
Gordon Georgia December 20 smallpox situation here assumes no critical aspect. No quarantine steps taken. post office nearly closed as mall clerks refuse mail exchange with the postmaster. Postmaster and several family members down with smallpox. ten cases reported to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Gordon, Ga
Historical Societies Discuss North South History Teaching
Proceedings from New Orleans meetings show American Historical Society and American Economists Association sessions at Tulane with professors from Columbia Randolph Macon Harvard Johns Hopkins and Cornell. Reports include a murder charge in Iowa and a fatal Pere Marquette wreck victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Historical Society
New Orleans
Dunning
Columbia University
American Historial Society
Tulane University
North
South
W. E. Dodd
Randolph and Macon College
Virginia
Alcco Fortier
The
Louisiana Historical Society
William W. Johnson
University of Tennessee
American Economists’ Association
Dnc
Seconny
American Feoneists’ Association
Tulana University
Soileman
A. Fatter
Cornell University
Thomas N. Carver
Harvard University
John H Hollander
Johns Hopkins
G W. McFarlane
Fetter
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Jal
Tn Casea
Kimsey
Negro
State Normal School
Barr Io
Pres
J M. Middendorf
Vanderbilt Fs
Mitchell
MR. Jr. Crane
Fingh
Winnie Davis Hall
Montgomery
Ala
Dee
Wi Wright
Annie Yancey
Sprague Junction
Young Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Warren Jones
Paris
Bakers
Bakers’ Organisation
Bosquet
Bakers’ Union
Raod
Whitman
Roeski
White Star Line
Belfast
Ireland
Louisiana
Marshalltown
Iowa
Grant Drury
West Liscomb
Thia County
Drury
North Bergen
N. J
Freetham
Grand Rapids
Mich
George Nell
Reo
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